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Not at all. Why should women be pressured into having children when they know they don't want to be a parent? It is not law for someone to have kids. I am only having one child, does that make me weird or wrong in some way?

I know lots of married couples, some past 30 who are childless. and yes they heard "when are you gonna have children" a lot! if it's not a medical reason, I reckon they just...dont want kids. they are focused on their careers or enjoy having their private time all the time

I personally think it's weird, just because I can't ever imagine feeling that way. I've always felt such a strong urge and desire to have children, so I don't understand how a woman wouldn't. I respect their decision and all, though.

Nope. I grew up with that though, my favorite aunt declared early on that we (her neices & nephews) and her dogs were her kids. She's married and just turned 49, and no biggies. My sister also says she'll never have kids - she's following the same career path as our aunt, has been married a couple of years, and has a dog who is her baby. I don't see her ever having kids either.

Answer by
Anonymous
at 10:23 PM on Oct. 16, 2009

Not really. I always said I would never have kids. Until I got knocked up! I can see where a kid could screw up your plans for a career or travel or whatever. Life with and without kids are two totally different experiences.